Migdal sold Shufersal stake: what it means for Migdal Insurance and Financial stock
Published on 10/12/2026 at 10:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Migdal sold ILS 125.00 million of Shufersal shares and moved below the 5.00 percent holding threshold.
- Simply Wall St reported a 11.90x price-to-earnings ratio against a 12.60x peer average in September 2026.
- MGDL.TA was last at ILA 1,858.00 on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on October 12, 2026, with a 52-week range of ILA 1,036.00 to ILA 2,204.00.
Migdal Insurance and Financial (ISIN IL0010811656) sold ILS 125.00 million of Shufersal shares and moved below a 5.00 percent holding threshold, WireIsrael reported on September 25, 2026. The transaction changes Migdal's position in a major Israeli retail holding while leaving the insurer's stock story tied to valuation and market performance.
What does the sale mean?
Migdal previously held 6.20 percent of Shufersal, with the position valued at ILS 600.00 million, before the disposals reported on September 25, 2026. The sale therefore represents a material portfolio adjustment rather than a small trading position, with the 5.00 percent threshold determining whether Migdal remains classified as a stakeholder.
Three dates frame the stock
On September 18, 2026, Simply Wall St cited a 19.23 percent 30-day return and a 29.40 percent 90-day return for Migdal. On September 21, 2026, Yahoo Finance carried a separate review citing a 16.38 percent 30-day return and a 31.23 percent 90-day return. The September 25, 2026 Shufersal sale was the latest dated development.
Valuation stays below peer level
The valuation comparison gives investors a second reference point. Simply Wall St reported a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.90x for Migdal against a peer average of 12.60x on September 18, 2026. The same review cited profit-margin growth from 12.10 percent to 14.90 percent and return on equity of 17.50 percent, making earnings quality and capital allocation central to the valuation debate.
Stock value in Israel
MGDL.TA was last at ILA 1,858.00 on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on October 12, 2026 at 10:08 a.m. IDT. The finance quote showed market capitalization of ILA 19.7 billion, a 52-week range of ILA 1,036.00 to ILA 2,204.00 and volume of 177,763 shares.
The threshold remains the key marker
The 5.00 percent threshold gives the Shufersal sale a clear portfolio dimension, while the 11.90x valuation remains below the 12.60x peer comparison reported in September 2026. The next stock assessment will depend on whether earnings progress supports the valuation already reflected in the broader price range.
Migdal Insurance and Financial at a glance
- Company: Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd.
- ISIN: IL0010811656
- Ticker: MGDL.TA
- Primary exchange: Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
- Primary exchange price (as of October 12, 2026, 10:08 a.m. IDT): ILA 1,858.00
- Market capitalization: ILA 19.7 billion (as of October 12, 2026)
- 52-week range: ILA 1,036.00-2,204.00 (as of October 12, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Insurance - Life
Market context: Market report TA-35.
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